Tokyo stocks opened higher, following gains in US stocks. The Nikkei Stock Average opened above the previous day's close, with buying leading the market as expectations for an early rate hike by the US Federal Reserve receded.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened at ¥64,498.94, up ¥284.46 from the previous day. Gains in US stocks carried over into the domestic market.
Investors led with buying, encouraged by the gains in US stocks.